FEBRUARY 3, 2019 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Saturday FEBRUARY 2, 2019

5:00 pm TONY MOLA (RIP)

Sunday FEBRUARY 3, 2019

9:30 am MARY RATCHFORD (RIP)

11:15 am FOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL OF

ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH COMMUNITY

1:00 pm PATRICK MERCER (RIP)

Tuesday FEBRUARY 5, 2019

8:30 am RENE BERCASIO (RIP)

PLEASE NOTE: Bulletin is submitted a week in advance. To ensure

that the name is on the bulletin, the Mass Intention must be booked 2

weeks prior to the date.

DONATIONS

WEEKLY SUNDAY DONATION (JAN. 26-27, 2019)

$4856.00 (281 ENVELOPES) OUT OF THE COLD

$1235.00 (37 ENVELOPES) St. Bartholomew’s Parish feeds the homeless on February 22nd (dinner) and 23rd (breakfast and to-go lunch), 2019. Anyone wishing to volunteer for the Out of the Cold Program which feeds the homeless on Friday, February 22nd (3pm-10:30pm) or Saturday, February 23rd (6am to 9:30 am), please leave a message at 416–948–9662

A LITTLE BIT OF LAUGHTER A preacher visits an elderly woman from his congregation. As

he sits on the couch he notices a large bowl of peanuts on the

coffee table. “Mind if I have a few?” he asks.

“No, not at all! The woman replied.

They chat for an hour and as the preacher stands to

leave, he realizes that instead of eating just a few peanuts, he

emptied most of the bowl. “I’m terribly sorry for eating all

your peanuts, I really meant to eat a few.”

“Oh, that’s all right,” the woman says, Ever since I

lost my teeth all I can do is suck the chocolate off them.”

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SUNDAY FOOD DONATION SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 9-10

Last name starting with M

FEBRUARY 16-17

Last name starting with N, O, P

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We are going to sponsor a Refugee Family once

again. If you wish to give a donation, you may

drop off your donation anytime. Just indicate on

your envelope/cheque that it is for the refugee

donation.

January 26-27 Refugee Donation: $50.00

TOTAL COLLECTION TO DATE: $5350.00

Thank you to those who already responded to

their call of help.

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St. Bartholomew's Parish is hoping to start

a Mother's Group! Do you want to be

refreshed? Inspired? Meet other Catholic

moms? We are first looking for a core team

of parishioners for this group. If you are

interested, please leave your name, email,

and phone number in the office.

We will have an information session as soon

as we have someone sign-up. Visit the

website www.CatholicMomsGroup.com for more

information

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REMINDER ALL REQUESTS (receive sacraments, get

forms/certificates, use of facilities) MUST GO

THROUGH THE OFFICE.

Who really wants to be called upon to

change, let alone promote it in others? The

prophets surely didn’t, and Jesus early on

heard the reaction to His sermon among

His own people. Today’s readings remind us

that our faith is grounded in God’s word.

That always involves the call to be and live

differently. Just as God’s love sustained

others, we are equipped with spiritual gifts,

especially love, to respond to that same

call.

"Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own

native place." - Luke 4:24

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Jeremiah, called to prophecy, will face resistance

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Love is the greatest of all gifts Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 Jesus announces His ministry to those considered

outsiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2019 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FAMILY DAY CELEBRATING

CULTURAL DIVERSITY February 18, 2019

(Monday)

Mass at 10:00am - Registration at 11:00am $10.00/person (16 y/o and above)

Lunch will be served

COME DRESSED IN YOUR NATIONAL DRESS OR

ATTIRE

Contact: Ben Menezes 647-929-2229 Dennis Marcelino 416-569-2409

Flora Vaz 416-430-6916 Sheilah D’Souza 416-292-0971

Register with KofC/CWL/Church Ofc.

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Celebration of Marriage Mass with Cardinal Collins –

February 10, 2019 - 4 p.m. As part of Marriage Sunday 2019 celebrations, Cardinal Thomas Collins will preside at a special Mass to honour couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2019. If you (or a couple you know) are celebrating a 25th, 40th, 50th or 60+ wedding anniversary in 2019, they are invited to join in this special celebration. The Mass will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 10 at St. Clare of Assisi Parish (150 St. Francis Ave., Woodbridge). A reception will follow Mass. All are welcome to attend - couples celebrating milestone anniversaries are asked to register online or by phone to ensure reserved seating. Registration and other important information can be found at: www.archtoronto.org/marriage or by calling (416) 934-3400, x 523.

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CWL MEMBERS GENERAL MEETING

Feb. 5, 2019, 7pm &

Come & Enjoy

VALENTINE'S HIGH TEA Saturday, February 9th

12 Noon to 3PM in South Narthex Cost: $10.00

FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR

Saturday February 23, 2019 @ 9:30am An estate planning kit will be provided at no cost LOCATION: Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, 7770 Steeles Ave. East, Markham, ON Refreshments will be provided. RSVP: Frank Jannetta, Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services 416-733-8544 ext. 2023 or fjannetta@cc-fs.ca

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Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Metro

Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St. W.,

Toronto

The theme of this year’s rally is hope in the midst of suffering. ...we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4. Featuring inspired talks by Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields and keynote guest speaker Fr. Mark Goring, CC; an adult High Mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins; a youth Mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Goring; a separate youth event (13-18 years) with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits. COST: $25 for adults, $15 for youth CONTACT: Catholic Renewal Ministries PHONE: (647) 243-9441 or (905) 270-2510 EMAIL: contact@lift-jesus-higher-rally.ca

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(Ages 18-39)

Theology on Tap – EAST - HOW DO YOU ASK SOMEONE OUT ON A DATE? Monday, February 11 – 7 to 9 p.m. Le Spot Billiard Lounge, 4531 Sheppard Ave E., 2nd Floor #200, Scarborough An evening of thought-provoking conversation on theological topics, with munchies provided - come and bring a friend! CONTACT: Office of Catholic Youth PHONE: 416-599-7676 EMAIL: youngadult@ocytoronto.org